V63 refinish by Dale

xsubs · Post by **xsubs** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:34 am

I WAS in my early 20s, Dale... A long, long, long time ago!

aceonbass · Post by **aceonbass** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:35 am

Now that's one bass I would not modify...and that's saying a lot given my history here on the forum.

wints · Post by **wints** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 2:47 pm

That looks spectacular Sean. Kudos to Dale for a wonderful piece of work. Both you guys have reason to be proud.

That '68 is wonderful too. Very distinctive woodgrain on that upper bout, that should be easily identified if it ever shows up again.
Wouldn't that be nice.....

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:33 pm

I noticed that streak in the woodgrain on the '68 and thought the same thing, Andy.

Two gorgeous Rickenbackers, Sean. Now we all see why you wanted something really special. Hopefully you'll find your old '68 someday. Then you'd have the ultimate S and the ultimate Deluxe!

"A special thank you to the forum members that offered assistance, in one way or another, during this project...
(among others)
To Jeff Thomas for the "Measure Your Girth" thread."

You're very welcome, Sean. I'm glad to know that some good came out of that thread. I think that you were one of about 8 people that payed it any attention! Actually, I'm still surprised that with all the proud owners of 60's Ricks around here bragging about how there's nothin' like their 60's Rick bass necks...only one bothered to post measurements on his.

lyle_from_minneapolis · Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:11 pm

Damn, Dale, that is one beautiful piece of craftsmanship to leave on this earth. Frickin' amazing.

Someday, someday I will get the means...and my Burgundyglo '72 4001 will fly to Oregon.

Great googly moogly...

bigbajo60 · Post by **bigbajo60** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:24 pm

*sigh*

Simply beauteous!

Now... not to diminish the "uniqueness" of that wonderous, snow-white beauty... but when will THAT color combo be issued as a COY?

xsubs · Post by **xsubs** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:50 am

08/29/2007 12:35 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY

I'm sure this is the truck that they'll use today... it only seems fitting!

SixtyFour · Post by **SixtyFour** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:07 am

+1 >>> enjoy!!!

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:01 am

Get that camera ready!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 7:04 pm

Beautiful white bass Sean and Dale! It is so nice - looks like the clearcoat finish is polished to a glass-like sheen!

Pics in her new home and impressions Sean!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:28 am

Welll?????

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 12:00 pm

Yeah, UPS has to have delivered by now. Maybe he fainted when he saw it!

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 3:07 am

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:20 am

He must be too busy playin' it!

xsubs · Post by **xsubs** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:58 am

You're both right! I fainted when I opened the case, and haven't put it down since...

She looks great, and plays nicely too. The action is a bit higher than I like it, but a set-up will cure that.

Here's a couple of photos... I'll post more, along with a full review, after I've had more time with her... Thanks, Dale!